I've felt this way about people for a good time now - so, you're not alone Hope. I hate to say this, but my solution was to close my circle and not put myself out there that much, which is a lonelier way of being, but I was less disappointed.

Lowering expectations without lowering your standards is a gold piece of advice, one of which I wish I heard years ago.

However, in an attempt to branch out more and be more social and open my circle again, I think I am having success with friendships because of my own self-being, meaning my own personality and my overall outlook on these connections.

Does that make sense?